The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 95,600
€ 95,400
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 500 is 5.1 inches shorter.
S 500
S 450 long
58
73.7
83.5
58
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200
124.6
205.1
200 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 450 long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.61 %
General
S 500
S 450 long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 450 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
383 hp
335 hp
S 450 long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450 long
Performance
S 500
S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
S 500
11.17 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 450 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 500
20 mpg
20 mpg
S 450 long
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
478 mi
S 500
478 mi
478 mi
S 450 long
Environmental Impact
221.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
221.6 kWh
S 500
221.6 kWh
221.6 kWh
S 450 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
